Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arenosa
ID:
1005464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Juz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 10: 137 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004802

Common Names

  • Potentilla arenosa
  • Sandy Cinquefoil
  • Sandy Five-Finger

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Description

Potentilla arenosa (also called sand cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla arenosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potentilla arenosa is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla arenosa is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Potentilla arenosa

Potentilla arenosa is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods and prairies. It is also found in parts of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Potentilla genus

Potentilla semiargentea, Potentilla alpicola, Potentilla praecox, Potentilla johanniniana, Potentilla pindicola, Potentilla taurica, Potentilla hispanica, Potentilla silesiaca, Potentilla conferta, Potentilla rigoana, Potentilla rhenana, Potentilla argenteaeformis, Potentilla siemersiana, Potentilla pseudosimulatrix, Potentilla recta, Potentilla macrosepala, Potentilla leuconota, Potentilla argyrophylla, Potentilla bruceae, Potentilla arbuscula, Potentilla grandiflora, Potentilla virgata, Potentilla incana, Potentilla tommasiniana, Potentilla bornmuelleri, Potentilla sommerfeltii, Potentilla glaucescens, Potentilla potaninii, Potentilla indica, Potentilla taronensis, Potentilla multiceps, Potentilla plumosa, Potentilla pendula, Potentilla angustiloba, Potentilla granulosa, Potentilla crenulata, Potentilla xizangensis, Potentilla subdigitata, Potentilla limprichtii, Potentilla discolor, Potentilla sischanensis, Potentilla tanacetifolia, Potentilla parvifolia, Potentilla moorcroftii, Potentilla imbricata, Potentilla eriocarpa, Potentilla inquinans, Potentilla cardotiana, Potentilla hypoleuca, Potentilla multicaulis,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3668: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.